Denny

Denny is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 23 boys in the United States.

Denny at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Denny

Denny belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Denny first appears in Social Security records in 1889. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #325 in 1946, and in 2024 23 babies received the name — 15,391 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Denny in US records

First recorded (US)
1889
Best US rank
#325 in 1946
Peak year
1947
Babies named Denny in 2024
23
Total since 1880
15,391

Denny in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#645 in 2023
Babies named Denny in 2025
51
Total since 1996
839

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Denny mean?

The meaning of Denny is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Denny a boy or girl name?

Denny is a boy name. In 2024, 23 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Denny?

Denny comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Denny?

Denny first appears in US records in 1889. Its best-ever ranking was #325 in 1946, and 23 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.